Eye Protection is NOT Optional

Before you step into any tanning bed or stand up booth, there’s one thing you need to put on. And no today, I’m not talking about tanning lotions. Instead, I’m talking about something that’s even more important – tanning eye wear or goggles.
We only get one pair of eyes and exposure to ultraviolet rays can be very harmful. The good news is that with the right eye wear, you can protect your eyes.
Tanning involves different types of ultraviolet lights and if you don’t wear the proper indoor tanning eye wear, you can get very painful corneal burns. UVA light rays can enter the retina and cause serious burns and permanent internal eye damage. In the worse case scenario, it can lead to blindness.
Here’s some tips to make sure you properly protect your eyes when you’re tanning:
Make sure your tanning eye wear fights tightly over your eyes. Make sure that there’s no light leaking in. If there is light leaking in, it’s time to get different kind of eye wear.
Don’t want to wear goggles because you’re afraid of getting “raccoon eyes?” You can use self-tanning eye lotions. If you remove your tanning eye wear to get your eyelids tanned, you could damage your eyes and your vision permanently.
You should never share your tanning eye wear with someone else. When you do that, you risk getting an eye infection from the other person.

At Bronze Bodies in Berlin, NJ you can find several different kinds of tanning eye wear so you can find the right kind for you. 

The Advantages of Indoor Tanning

There's a reason for this; sunlight provides the Vitamin D that the body needs to fight off feelings of depression. When the body gets low on Vitamin D, it can't fight those feelings as effectively. And of course, that's not all that the body needs Vitamin D for. Vitamin D regulates calcium which assists with kidney function and bone growth (that's why you drink your milk, right?) It is also helps improve the efficiency of the immune system and provides many other benefits to the body including possible cancer prevention. And without that Vitamin D, those benefits are lacking.

So, what are people to do when the sun isn't shining? After all, you aren't going to move away from your home or job just because it happens to be in a place that rains all of the time. And you probably don't have the option of maintaining a winter home in a sunnier hemisphere just to get your Vitamin D. So, clearly, you have to find an alternative source of Vitamin D for those times when the sun doesn't shine enough for your health. Tanning beds may be able to help provide that Vitamin D. But are they a safe source?

Absolutely. In fact, tanning beds may be a safer source of Vitamin D than spending time in the sun itself. The reason for this is that the best way for a body to get Vitamin D is through moderate exposure to UV light. When you spend time out in the sun, it's usually not for a moderate amount of time. Even if it is, you can't really tell how much exposure you're getting to UV rays because there are so many weather and location factors to take into consideration. When you tan indoors, you control the exposure to UV rays to make sure that you are getting only moderate levels, minimizing the risks of UV exposure and maximizing the benefits.

Furthermore, tanning beds are located inside of tanning salons which give you direct access to professionals who can give you advice on the best methods of tanning for Vitamin D absorption. These professionals are the first to learn about newly approved tanning lotions and new types of tanning treatment that can better maximize your tanning experience. Rather than trying to research the right way to tan outdoors, you can book a tanning bed at a salon where the information about safe tanning will be right at your fingertips.

Finally, the benefits of the tanning salon environment can help to decrease the effects of Vitamin D deficiency, at least in the area of depression. People who take the time out to enjoy the salon experience and who get the relaxation of time spent in a tanning bed are more capable of warding off the feelings of depression that can happen from low Vitamin D than are those people who simply try to wait until the sun returns.

Just remember all things IN CLUDING TANNING in moderation.

Getting the Most from Your Tan

Getting the Most from Your Tan

The 3 must have basics before you tan.

• Eyewear –FDA approved
•  Lip Balm –SPF 15+
• Indoor Tanning Lotion

Eyewear is essential every time your eyes are exposed to uv light indoors or outdoors.  Your eyelids are too thin to protect your eyes from sunlight and should always be protected. FDA approved eyewear is required to enter the tanning room.
It is important to apply an SPF 15 lip balm before every tanning session, indoors or outdoors.  Our lips have no melanin and therefore cannot tan.  If you skip this step your lips will feel dry and chapped.
The use of quality indoor tanning lotion will likely lead to healthier skin a darker tan and even an improved complexion. Healthy moisturized skin tans better. Tanning everyday does not necessarily increase your tan taking breaks helps save money and build and maintain your tan. 
Today companies are pushing how much “bronzing” power they have. This is simply something that gives you more immediate color and works together with the UV light to give you a darker, more golden tan. Tingle lotions contain ingredients that cause stimulation to the skin that will increases surface circulation leading to a faster tan. This helps the skin tan better since more circulation means the pigment cells are carried to the skin’s surface faster. Tingle products can be very effective but may cause reddening and discomfort in some people so its best to try a mild one and stick to one area the first time you try it.
While choosing the right lotion may seem overwhelming the important thing is that you at least use something. Our tanning concierge will help you select the product that is right for your skin and your budget. Using at least a basic indoor lotion will help you get much better results and keep your skin healthy. 
Before your visit:

• Exfoliating in the shower before your first session is always a good idea.
• Remove all jewelry and makeup before tanning
• Apply your favorite indoor lotion
• Always be sure to apply lip balm and wear FDA approved eyewear

While Tanning:

• Make sure the top of the bed is closed fully to develop an even tan
• If using a standup be sure the door is fully closed behind you
• If you feel that you are getting too much color end your session

Once your session has completed

• Get dressed and be sure to collect all belongings
• If you used a lotion containing bronzer remember to wash your hands before leaving the salon
• Throw away any trash and return your towel to the hampers supplied in the hallway
• If you have any questions feel free to ask your tanning concierge.
• Moist skin stays tan longer so always use a good moisturizer after showering and before bed.

MEN GTL TOO

The Number of Males That Tan Are On the Rise

Are you a male who is looking for a quick and easy way to emphasize and accentuate your body? If so, try tanning. If you think the idea of men tanning sounds metro-sexual, you’re wrong. Some of Hollywood’s hottest men are currently sporting the bronze-skin trend.
Here are some tanning facts about men:

• Over 25% of tanning clients are male and of all ages.
• Body builders, both amateur and professional, using tanning beds regularly to define their look.
• Men going on vacation or spending time on the beach want to look like they go there often and avoid burning.
• Men concerned about sunburn or who may have sensitive skin use tanning salons.

Face it, today males care a lot more about their appearance and having a healthy glow from a tan is one way to look your best.  Laying on the beach to get a tan takes time, and many reports argue that those rays are more harmful to your skin.  If you stop in a few times a month you can get and maintain a summer glow year round.  Looking good has never been easier. 

The Jersey Shore cats may have brought the Gym Tan Laundry (GTL) lifestyle to the main stream but not just young east coast males are doing it. 

Just stop in and see for yourself or give us a call today.  Our tanning concierge is ready to give you a tour of the salon and offer his or her advice on the best products to use. At Bronze Bodies we carry “White to Black” lotion which is one that is popular with the males, try a packet today.

Snooki - Ultra Dark Black Bronzer LOTION

Does A Jersey Shore Cast Member Really Know Anything about Tanning Lotion?

The official website says “Unleash your inner Guido/Guidette with Snooki’s Ultra Dark Black Bronzer. This completely blinged out black bronzer boosts up the tanning process with fierce golden color for the deepest darkest tan while vitamins and skin conditioning extracts leave your skin feeling amazingly soft, smooth and ready to party.”  Does this lotion really work or is it just another way to for the MTV princess to cash in on her popularity.

Well after trying this lotion, I will say that Snookie may not really know about tanning lotion, but the designers, and manufactures that actually created the lotion did a decent job.

The lotion is a blend of Black Walnut, Henna and DHA which allows skin to continue to darken after UV exposure.  The “HyperDarkTanning” technology claims to immediately prepares your skin for deep, rich golden color, and since there is now way for me to prove that I can only say that I was satisfied with how quickly I did get my golden brown color. 

There is also a vitamin enriched skin conditioner that did give my skin a nice glow and the “SoftChic” skin moisturizers with Coconut and Sweet Almond oil made my skin feel hydrated and silky smooth. 

The smell is great at first but when it does fade is gives you a chemical sent until you shower, so don’t use it if you are planning to be out and about after applying it. I also noticed a brief redness after tanning that went away within an hour.  My last tip is to be careful to apply evenly because of the amount of bronzer in this lotion, you will come out streaky if you are not careful. 

Final say:  Snookie is ok with this product if you are comfortable with bronzers.  Try a packet and see how you like it before buying a bottle.  Like all lotions—what is good for one may not be the best for another.